Patrick Dempsey Gave 'Real Thought' to Running For Senate in Maine
Actor Patrick Dempsey has addressed speculation regarding a potential run for a U.S. Senate seat in Maine.
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Patrick Dempsey has dismissed rumors that he would seek a seat in the U.S. While Dempsey noted that he gave the possibility "real thought," he has officially decided not to run for the position.
Coverage from Variety, The Boston Globe, 10TV, and the Portland Press Herald emphasizes the actor's decision to shut down the buzz. Reports indicate that Democrats are currently weighing a replacement for the seat.
Attention now turns to the Democratic party's process of selecting a replacement candidate for the Maine Senate seat.
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Quick answers
Did Patrick Dempsey run for Senate?
No, Dempsey has shut down the buzz and stated he is not running.
Did he consider the run?
According to Variety, Dempsey gave the idea "real thought."
What is the status of the Senate seat?
Democrats are currently weighing a replacement.
Coverage (5)
- Patrick Dempsey says he's not running for Senate in Maine as Democrats weigh a replacement PBS · 14h ago
- Patrick Dempsey shuts down Maine Senate buzz as Democrats weigh a replacement The Boston Globe · 14h ago
- Patrick Dempsey shuts down Maine Senate buzz as Democrats weigh a replacement 10TV · 14h ago
- Why I’m not running for US Senate Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram · 14h ago
- Patrick Dempsey Gave 'Real Thought' to Running For Senate in Maine Variety · 14h ago
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